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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration33 h and 45 mFlights between Cardiff and Johannesburg take, on average, 33 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£677Cheapest price for a flight between Cardiff and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£1052The average price for a flight Cardiff - Johannesburg at Opodo is £1052, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from Cardiff

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 5,693 mi

Cardiff airports

Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Cardiff to Johannesburg flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Johannesburg (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £677, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cardiff to Johannesburg takes roughly 12 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Johannesburg route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 4ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: June
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Johannesburg

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Johannesburg:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Johannesburg. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Johannesburg?

When you fly from Cardiff to Johannesburg the average price is £1052. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Johannesburg is 677 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Johannesburg?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Johannesburg are July, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between Cardiff and Johannesburg is of around 33 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,692.98 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Cardiff?

While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Johannesburg is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cardiff to Johannesburg?

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Air France
Kenya Airways

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